Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas Is Coming to the Lexington Opera House on Thursday, December 17, 2026
LEXINGTON, KY (September 14, 2026) –– Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas will bring the beloved music of John Denver and the warmth of his legendary Christmas specials to the Lexington Opera House on Thursday, December 17, 2026. Acclaimed performer Rick Schuler brings it all roaring back to life in a holiday concert you'll be talking about for months. Sing along to the Denver classics you know by heart: "Rocky Mountain High," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Annie's Song," and "Sunshine On My Shoulders," each one more stirring than the last. Then prepare for pure holiday magic as the evening pays loving tribute to Denver's legendary Christmas specials. Picture the warmth of seasonal treasures like "Aspenglow," "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," and "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," the perfect soundtrack to the most wonderful time of the year.
Lifelong superfan or first-time listener? It doesn't matter. You'll walk out inspired, uplifted, and bursting with holiday cheer. This is a celebration for all ages—and the one show this season you absolutely cannot miss. Come experience the magic of John Denver, live!
Rick Schuler emerged as the leading performer of John Denver’s music almost four decades ago. His Rocky Mountain High Experience® is just that, a true experience. Even John’s bandmates sing Rick's praises. Schuler not only sings, sounds, and looks like Denver, he shares his humanitarian spirit and incorporates his global works into the show.
He performs in front of thousands of Denver fans at such wide-ranging venues as performing arts centers, theatres, and outdoor festival stages, and has been featured on nationally syndicated television and radio shows. Also, Rick was chosen to open and close the major Hollywood film release of "Grace and Grit" (2021), starring Mena Suvari and Frances Fisher and directed by Sebastian Siegel.
For more information on Rick Schuler, visit https://www.rickschulermusic.com/.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 18, at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays. A special 50% off discount is available using promo code DENVER when purchased online.
Venue Contact:
Megan Garrett | MGarrett@centralbankcenter.com
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About Lexington Opera House
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
The Lexington Opera House, built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the premier performing arts centers in the region. Since its opening, the Opera House has played host to such famous stage performers as W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Al Jolson, Julie Harris, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson, and Graham Nash. It has undergone two major renovations and remains a cultural destination in downtown Lexington.
About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the Company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.